8.1. refers to its previous resolutions addressing the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which constitutes a blatant violation of Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It reaffirms its unequivocal condemnation of this war of aggression;

8.2. strongly condemns the Russian Federation’s recourse to North Korea to provide troops to fight against the Ukrainian army, which is an escalation of the war of aggression and a further violation of international law;

8.3. calls for unwavering European commitment and unity in support of Ukraine and a just and lasting peace;

8.4. believes that a just and lasting peace in Ukraine is indispensable for the security of the entire European continent and more broadly, the world;

8.5. stresses that any peace negotiations must involve Ukraine and respect its right to determine its own future, including its sovereign right to continue its integration into the European Union as well as membership in other international organisations;

8.6. considers that any settlement must uphold the principles of international law, including the right to national sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as the right of the victim of aggression to full reparation or compensation of the damage caused;

8.7. reiterates the need to ensure accountability in the context of the Russian Federation’s aggression, notably through the establishment of a comprehensive compensation mechanism and a special tribunal to prosecute Russian and Belarusian leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine;

8.8. recognises that a position of resilience and robust defensive capacity is necessary to conduct sustainable peace negotiations (“peace through strength”);

8.9. reiterates its solidarity with the Ukrainian people, pays tribute to their courage and resilience and calls for the immediate return of prisoners of war, unlawfully detained civilians and deported children, as well as the safe return of forcibly displaced persons, including children;

8.10. calls for increased humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of civilians affected by the war of aggression;

8.11. recognises and supports the tireless efforts of civilians, volunteers and NGOs in their support of Ukrainian society;

8.12. recognises that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is a decisive enabler of the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine and calls upon the PRC to cease providing a lifeline to the Russian war machine;

8.13. recognises that Vladimir Putin shall be held accountable for the numerous acts of terror that have been committed against the civilian population under his rule.

9. The Assembly also refers to its Resolution 2558 (2024) and Resolution 2540 (2024), which address,inter alia, Vladimir Putin's totalitarian regime and its war on democracy, as well as the necessity to counter theerasure of cultural identity in war and peace; it believes that a lasting peace is only possible if the RussianFederation abandons its imperial ambitions and performs decolonisation.

10. The Assembly reiterates the need for the member States of the Council of Europe to prioritiseinvestment in their own defence industries, ensuring that the production and development of militaryequipment and strengthening co-operation in this field enhance European self-reliability and defenceautonomy, which will also strengthen regional security.

11. Consequently, the Assembly calls on Council of Europe member States, as well as relevant Europeaninstitutions and international partners to:

11.1. remain resolute and united to secure Ukraine’s future within a stable, secure, and united Europe, as the outcome of the war against Ukraine will strongly impact the future of European and global security;

11.2. maintain and, where necessary, enhance their comprehensive support to Ukraine, including political, economic and military support, to strengthen Ukraine’s position in any future peace negotiations and to uphold regional security and European values;

8. In light of these considerations, the Parliamentary Assembly:

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